Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 212

"What are you talking about, Kane?" Sheila chided gently. "Jessica is Timothy's wife. The only reason Yates and Vince treat her well is out of respect for Timothy. You really shouldn't say things like that."

Yates didn't comment.

The three of them made their way into the ballroom to wish Larkin a happy birthday.

Jessica had just signed for a delivery when Vince appeared beside her.

A few moments earlier, Jessica had stepped out to use the restroom, and when Vince saw her heading back toward the ballroom, he began searching for her, worried she might have trouble speaking up for herself.

Jessica quickly typed a message on her phone: "Mr. Zimmerman, could you please ask two people to help me carry something in? It's a birthday gift I prepared for your grandfather."

Vince immediately called over two of the staff members stationed at the entrance to help move the present.

Together, they walked inside.

abuzz with guests presenting gifts to

complain about Vince in front of Larkin,

choice but to swallow her grievances for the

blink of an eye, Sheila, Kane, and Yates

Sallie spotted Sheila, her expression

strictly between the Lawsons and the Howards. No one else knew the full story

Howard family's young lady, Timothy's aunt

Yates, each representing their own families, stepped forward to present their gifts to

turn, Vince, ever the gentleman, escorted Jessica forward. Most of the guests' attention was still focused

Sallie noticed the two of them together, and she felt a surge of irritation. She couldn't understand

a fondness for smoking a pipe, Sheila had commissioned a custom one as her gift. She presented

of rare jade my father's treasured for years. I found a craftsman whose family has been in the trade for nearly a century to make it especially for you. Please see if you

Even a small piece of such jade would be worth a fortune,

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